NATO Summit: China Accused of Enabling Russia's War, Tensions Rise

At the NATO summit in Washington, tensions rose as China was accused of enabling Russia's war in Ukraine. NATO labeled China a 'decisive enabler' and demanded it cease all support to Russia.

China defended its trade with Russia as legitimate and criticized NATO's 'so-called security' coming at the expense of others. NATO announced plans to deploy longer-range missiles in Germany in 2026 and provide military aid to Ukraine.

The summit also highlighted NATO's concerns about China's joint drills with Belarus near Poland and its growing ties with Asia-Pacific countries. Russia warned that NATO's actions pose a serious threat and announced countermeasures.

The summit reveals a world divided into blocs, with democratic nations on one side and authoritarian regimes like China and Russia on the other. South Korea's closer ties with NATO were also discussed, with warnings about the risks of being drawn into global conflicts.

The summit showcased the challenges and leadership issues faced by NATO, with attention on weakened US President Joe Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz taking on a leadership role. Russia's reactions to the summit were described as a 'very serious threat' to its national security.